TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, :30 P. M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET PRESIDENT

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1 DATE: TIME: KIND OF MEETING: WHERE HELD: PRESIDING OFFICER: TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, :30 P. M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET PRESIDENT MEMBERS PRESENT: MRS. MRS. MR. DR. MRS. MS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, PRESIDENT LINDA F. RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT TIMOTHY D. COLLINS, SECRETARY GEORGE SCHIMMEL, MEMBER KISIAH W. NOLAN, MEMBER BENETA D. BURT, MEMBER MEMBERS ABSENT: DR. OTHA BURTON, Jr., MEMBER ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Cedrick Gray Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd Dr. Falonda Addison Ms. Paula Van Every Ms. Carol Dorsey Ms. Vonda Beaty Mr. Phillip Hairston Mr. Andrew Perpener Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson Mr. Mitchell Shears Dr. Bishop Knox Dr. Lorene Essex Ms. Dorian Turner Dr. Michelle King Mr. Calvin Lockett Ms. Sharolyn Miller Mr. Fred D. Davis Mr. Sherwin Johnson Mr. Darryl Anderson Mr. Jason Sargent Mr. Wilbur Walters This being the time and place set for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. All board members having been duly notified, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. A quorum was established; six (6) of seven (7) board members were present. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance to the u. S. Flag was led by Taylor Jade Collins, a 13 year old eighth grader at Bailey APAC Middle School. Her favorite subject is mathematics. At Bailey, Taylor is involved in choir, tennis, piano, violin and the drill team. She enjoys traveling, dancing, singing, working out, and hanging out with friends and family. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Collins. Taylor was accompanied by her parents, grandmother, her Principal Ms. Christi Hollingshead and Assistant Principal Ms. Shelia Gilmore. The Invocation was given by Reverend Holiness Barnes, a retired employee of the Jackson Public School District and Pastor of Norman Chapel Baptist Church 1317 Norman Road Jackson, MS.

2 Mumford, Vikki Subject: Attachments: FW: JPS School Board Meeting August 7, _agenda. pdf From: Johnson, Sherwin Sent: Monday, August 06, :48 PM To: Clarionledger-MBrown; dhudson; FOX40-News; JacksonAdvocate; JacksonFreePress-News; Mississippilink-Editor; Northeast/Hindsledger-GSimmons; Northsidesun-Anthony; Northsidesun-Jimmye; WAPT-JParker; WJ1V-AFoster; WJTV KBiiven; WJTV-News; WLBT-Bob; WLBT-Charley; WLBT-Dennis; WLBT-Wilson Cc: Mumford, Vikki Subject: JPS School Board Meeting August 7, 2012 For Release: August 6, 2012 Subject: JPS School Board Meeting August 7, 2012 Contact: Sherwin Johnson, JPS Public and Media Relations, The Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools will hold a regular meeting at 5:30p.m. August 7, 2012, in the School Board meeting room at 621 South State Street. The Board also will take into consideration any matter properly coming before the Board. The agenda for the meeting is attached.. ~. 1

3 PRESIDENT: C: 601/ VICE-PRESIDENT: Hm. 601/ Cell: 601/ BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SUPERINTENDENT AND ATTORNEYS Jackson Public School District 662 South President Street Jackson, MS Post Office Box 2338 Jackson, MS (601) Fax: 601/ Contact Information for Board Members MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE Environmental Consultant MRS. LINDA F. RUSH lindarush8 yahoo.com Home: 1314 Winterview Dr. Jackson, MS Ward 1 Home: 131 Marshall Dr. Jackson, MS Ward 6 SECRETARY: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Cell: 601/ MR. TIMOTHY D. COLLINS Home: Ex. Dir. Miss. Housing Partnership tcollins@jackson.k12.ms.us Timcollinsll@comcast.net 730 Arbor Vista Blvd. Jackson, MS 3~209 Ward 5 MEMBER: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Wk.601/ DR. OTHA BURTON, JR. Home:1728 Tanglewood Court Assoc. Dean School Policy & Planning otburton@jackson.k12.ms.us Jackson, MS Ward 2 MEMBER: DR. GEORGE SCHIMMEL Home: 3630 Kings Hwy Hm. 601/ Retired Jackson, MS C: 601/ schimmelg@aol.com Ward 7 PAST PRESIDENT: Hm.601/ Wk.: 601/ MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN Home: 2430 Montebello Dr. Jackson, MS kisiahnolan@yahoo.com Ward 4 knolan@jackson.k12.ms.us MEMBER: MS. BENETA BURT Home: 5 Autumn Cove Hm.601/ Cell: 601/ Wk.:601/ benetaburt@bellsouth.net bburt@jackson.k12.ms.us Jackson, MS 3~206 Ward 3 SUPERINTENDENT: DR. CEDRICK GRAY cegray@jackson.kl2.ms.us 601/ ATTORNEY: FAX: 601/ MS. JOANNE NELSON SHEPHERD District Counsel Jackson Public Schools jnelson@jackson.k12.ms.us Office: P. o. Box 2338 Jackson, MS / Bd. Attorney MS. Dorian Turner 601/ ; FAX: 601/ ; deturner@detpllc.com - Cell Telephone: 601/ Web Site: Election of Officers: At the April 17, 2012, Regular Board Meeting, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love was elevated to Board President; Mrs. Linda F. Rush, was elevated to Vice President; Mr. Timothy D. Collins was elected secretary; Dr. Cedrick, Gray, officially came aboard as superintendent on July 1, 2012; Ms. Beneta D. Burt took the oath of office as board member July 18, 2012; address for Secretary to the Board Mrs. Vikki D. Mumford is: Vmumford@jackson.k12.ms.us.

4 Building Stronger Schools Together FINAL AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE: August 7, 2012 TIME: 5:30 PM PLACE: 621 South State Street I. Call to Order 1. Greetings Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Middle School Division 3. The Invocation Minister II. Establishment of Quorum Ill. Adoption of Agenda IV. Reading and Approving Minutes of 1. July 18, 2012, Regular Meeting and the - Mrs. Vikki Mumford, Board Secretary July 26, 2012, Special Meeting V. Public Participation for General Comments and/or Proposed Policy Issues VI. Superintendent's Reports/Announcements- Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent 1. District Updates/Reports VII. Consent Agenda Items - Finance: Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer 1. Approval of Accounts Payable Claims for Period of July 2, 2012, through July 20, Approval of Various Bids for Fiscal Year Note: The Pest Control Bid will be pulled. 3. Approval to Accept Donations to Schools and/or Departments 4. Approval of Revised Budget for District Maintenance (1120) for Fiscal Year Approval of Transfer of Excess 16th Section Funds into District Maintenance Budget for Fiscal year ending June 30, 2012

5 6. Approval of Resolution for Ad Valorem Tax Support (in dollars) for Fiscal Year VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -General 1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Hinds Behavior Health and the Jackson Public School District Dr. Knox 2. Approval of Contract between MS Department of Mental health And the Jackson Public School District Dr. Knox 3. Approval of Interagency Agreement between Head Start and the Jackson Public School Dr. Addison 4. Approval of Agreement between T. K. Martin and the Jackson Public School District Dr. Addison IX. Consent Agenda Items- Personnel: Mrs. Carol Dorsey Executive Director Human Resources 1. Approval of Staff Personnel Matters X. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation XI. Adjourn

6 II ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District was called to order at 5:30 P. M., by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President. A quorum was established; six (6) of seven (7) board members were present. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct account of proceedings of the B~ard of Trustees of said District held on the 7~ day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this

7 III ORDER ADOPTING THE AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, to adopt the agenda with one change noted below. All six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0. Change: X. Personnel C#37 in the personnel record was pulled from consideration. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand thi

8 ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF: THE JULY 18, 2012, REGULAR MEETING AND THE JULY 26, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING IV Upon motion duly made by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion to approve minutes as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my

9 v INFORMATION ITEMS ONLY There were no agenda items under this category.

10 VI PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mrs.!neva Mae Pittman, I am a 1952 graduate of Lanier High School, and a 1986 retired teacher of the JPSD. I thoroughly enjoyed the convocation and I am encouraged that we have a good superintendent and that he will do a good job given the opportunity. I pledge my support to this effort. There are certain things that the graduates of Lanier are concerned about. At the proper time, we would like to address some of those concerns with you, Mr. Superintendent. Lanier is the oldest black high school in Jackson. We want it to continue to exist in the 'hood.'

11 VII SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Cedrick Gray Dr. Gray: I want to dig a little deeper and work a little harder. There are two parts to my report: We are preparing now for our test data and are waiting for the embargo to be unwrapped from the 'No child left behind initiative' that will be explained to the board and later to the public, especially our parents and students. Thanks to our guest who attended the convocation. Special thanks to our teacher of the year, Ms. Tonj a Robinson Murphy, and the many other program participants. (The entire program was read by Dr. Gray.) We thank Dr. Watkins on behalf of Dr. Carolyn Myers, President of Jackson State University; my mentor and friend Dr. Willie w. Herenton and Dr. Jessie Jackson. Dr. Jackson left a charge with us. We were blessed by the benediction given by Dr. Jerry Young. Special thanks to Mr. Richard Williams, Director of Transportation for getting everyone safely and orderly to and from the convocation. Finally, "We will repeat the six-point parent pledge. ( 1) take your child to school on the first day; (2) meet your child's teacher; (3) exchange phone numbers with your child's teacher; ( 4) turn off the television three hours each evening; (5) pick up your child's report card and (6) take your child to a place of worship once a week. I encourage all members of the Jackson Public School Family to do these things," Dr. Gray said. August loth is the first day of school. All of the executive leadership team members will be dispatched to all of the schools. I will be tweeting as we go along. I will make it to seven schools. Thank you Madam President that concludes the superintendent's Report.

12 ORDER APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACTIVITY FUND CLAIMS JULY 2, 2012 THROUGH JULY 20, 2012 VIII.1 Gray/Miller The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Claims, for the period of July 2, 2012, through July 20, An itemized list of disbursements is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "aye" 1 in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer 1 to ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payable, and Activity Fund Claims for the period of July through July IS HEREBY APPROVED. An itemized list of disbursements is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 8th day of August, 2012.

13 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR VARIOUS BIDS VIII. 2 Gray/Miller Upon motion.duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by, Dr. George Schimmel and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion to approve the recommendation for various bids as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, with the exception of Bid #2126 the Pest Control Bid as noted. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. A copy of the report of bids is hereto attached. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders and/or execute contracts and all related documents on behalf of the Board of Trustees to the vendor deemed to have submitted the "lowest and best" bid as indicated on the tabulation sheets, which tabulations have been marked "FILED". IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the prior solicitation of bid proposals for the service indicated above IS HEREBY RATIFIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the bid of bidders who failed to comply with bid requirements be rejected for the reason(s) indicated on the tabulation sheet(s) for each bid category. IT IS FURTHER ORERED that the informal purchase of i terns for which no formal bids were received, as indicated in the detailed support documentation on file in the business office, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED according to all legal requirements and to the extent allowed under the law (Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section b). I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book o said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 8 h

14 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS TO CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL VIII. 3 Gray/Miller The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept donations to Chastain Middle School that will provide instructional opportunities as well as create a positive learning environment for students. Donations to: Chastain Middle School, cash from Dorian E. Turner, PLLC, and A. Treadway, Jr., valued at $ Jackson, Mississippi the sum of $1,250 in a violin from Marcus Both donors live in After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved. the Board received and NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six ( 6) board members present voted "Aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation of Dr. Jayne B. Sargent, Interim Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept donations to Chastain Middle School, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A listing of the two donors/donations to Chastain Middle School is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand,

15 VIII. 4 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE REVISED DISTRICT MAINTENANCE (1120) BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR SCHOOL YEAR The Board received a recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve the Revised District Maintenance Fund 1120 for the School Year: Due to recent information announced regarding anticipated increases in assessed values and anticipated new growth in Hinds County, the operating budget is being revised to include an additional $3,533, for operations. These funds will be budgeted in an expenditure account that will not be available for spending without the approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, and will only be available if the funds are received. The Revised District Maintenance budget is $209,996, After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six ( 6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the above recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote.

16 IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve the Revised District Maintenance (1120) Budget for the , Fiscal Year, IS HEREBY APPROVED. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said district opted on the y of August, 2012.

17 VIII. 5 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF EXCESS 16 SECTION FUNDS INTO DISTRICT MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS The Board received a recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve Transfer of Excess 16th Section Revenue into District Maintenance Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, The administration requested approval from the Board of Trustees for authorization for a transfer of excess Sixteenth Section Revenue in an amount up to $1,300, to the District Maintenance Fund 1120 for the School Year. Code Section , Mississippi Code Annotated (1972) states that "The expendable funds derived from Sixteenth Section or lieu lands may be expended for the building and repair of schoolhouses, teachers' homes, and other school facilities, the purchase of furniture, school vehicles and equipment for same, the payment of teachers' salaries, and for all other purposes in operating and maintaining the schools of the district to which such funds belong for which other available school funds may be expended." These funds were included in the District Maintenance Budget and the funds are needed to support the operational activities of the District. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause 11 ( 6) board members present voted aye 11 in motion. The motion carried by a unanimous Rush, seconded shown, all six favor of the vote of 6 to 0

18 to approve the above recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval to Transfer Excess Sixteenth Section Funds into the District Maintenance Budget ( 1120) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of supporting documents is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and cor ct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said district a ted on the of August, GIVEN under my hand, this

19 VIII. 6 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING AD VALOREM SUPPORT (IN DOLLARS) FOR FISCAL YEAR The Board received a recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for a resolution requesting ad valorem support (in dollars) for fiscal year for operations and debt service. The administration requested Ad Valorem (in dollars) for the support of the Jackson Public School District for the Fiscal Year. The request, in accordance with MS Code regarding tax levy for the support of adequate education, requires municipalities to levy and collect all taxes to support the operations of the school district. These funds are used to support all operations and debt service obligations of the school entity. The amended request includes additional funds that are associated with growth expected in Hinds County along with an anticipated increase in assessed valuation that would result in additional revenue for the District. The expenditures associated with these amounts is currently budgeted in a restrict expenditure account. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the above recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve Resolution Requesting Ad Valorem Support In Dollars for the

20 Support of the Jackson Public School District for the School Year, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of supporting documents is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and co ect copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said district do ted on the 7th da of August, GIVEN under my hand, thi

21 IX.l Gray/Dr. Knox/Van Every ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HINDS BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Support Services, for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Hinds Behavior Health Services and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the 'MOU' is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation ~rom Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Support Services, for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Hinds Behavior Health Services and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distri, t adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on recor Minute Book of d Board. GIVEN under my han,

22 IX.2 Gray/Dr. Knox/Van Every ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A CONTRACT BETWEEN MS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Support Services for approval of a Contract between MS Department of Mental Health and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the contract is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all six (6} board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Support Services, for approval of a Contract between MS Department of Mental Health and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the uoard of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record inute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand,

23 IX.3 Gray/Addison ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN HEAD START AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Falanda Addison, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Interagency Agreement between Head Start and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. George Schimmel, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Falanda Addison, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Interagency Agreement between Head Start and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District dopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record inute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand

24 IX.4 Gray/Addison ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN T.K. MARTIN AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Falanda Addison, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Agreement between T. K. Martin and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. George Schimmel, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Falanda Addison, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Agreement between T. K. Martin and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August, 2012, as the same appears on record inute Book of oard. GIVEN under my hand,

25 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR STAFF PERSONNEL MATTERS EXCEPT ITEM C#37 x. 1 Gray/Dorsey The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, to approve Staff Personnel Matters, except item #37, as stricken in the personnel report. A copy of the report is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved. the Board received and NOW, THEREFORE, upon Schimmel, seconded by Ms. shown, all six (6) board of the motion. The motion the recommendation. motion duly made Benet a D. Burt, and members present voted carried by a vote of 6 by Dr. George for good cause "Aye", in favor to 0 to approve IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, to approve Staff Personnel Matters, except item #37 as stricken in the personnel report, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the report is hereto attached. The undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 7th day of August 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the sth

26 XI Executive Session Regular Board Meeting Adjournment EXECUTIVE SESSION There were no matters to be discussed in Executive Session.

27 XII August 7, 2012 Regular Board Meeting Adjournment \. There being no further business, Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan to adjourn the meeting. All six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motidn. The motion carried by a unanimous ha Burton, Jr., was absent from the adjourned at 6:30 P.M.